Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SETTLEMENT CLAIM FILED BY BENNUT NU
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2025, Bennut Nu filed a Notice of Claim against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”), seeking damages for One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Eighty-Two Cents ($1,815.82), alleging that on February 14, 2025, while her vehicle was legally parked on North Third Avenue, where she has been an annual parking permit holder for the past year, her vehicle sustained damage to the clear coat finish as a result of leaking roof sealant; and
WHEREAS, the claimant further alleged that she had been away from the City for approximately ten (10) days and upon her return discovered the damage that had occurred during her absence; and
WHEREAS, the claimant has agreed to resolve this matter for the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Ten Cents ($1,114.10), representing the repair estimate; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated August 26, 2025, the Corporation Counsel has recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve settlement of this claim in the agreed amount; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the claim of Bennut Nu is hereby settled for One Thousand One Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Ten Cents ($1,114.10), and said settlement is hereby approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that payment of the settlement shall be made from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), 2025 Budget.